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Acupuncturist Registration
To carry out acupuncture, both the premises and the person carrying out the activity need to be registered with the Council. A registration form can be printed by clicking on the link on the right of… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Existing Developments
Merthyr Tydfil has a diverse infrastructure when it comes to existing properties and developments within the Local Authority area. Merthyr boasts state of the art facilities from its flagship, Orbit B… Content last updated: 16 January 2025
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What is Universal Credit?
From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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Traveller Education and Support
All parents, including Gypsies and Travellers, have a legal duty to ensure an effective education for their children. In recognition of the different circumstances of many travelling families, we can… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Business Rates Hardship Relief
Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 gives billing authorities (the Council) the discretion to reduce or remit the payment of rates for any ratepayer. The Council can do so where it is… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Instrumental and Vocal
Music Service 2021-2022 Please see the message below from the MTCBC Music Service for pupils who receive Peripatetic Music lessons in school and take part in the after school activities with the Music… Content last updated: 28 February 2022
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Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60
Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60, page 2 Heading - Merthyr Tydfil’s longest service Mayor hangs up his chains. The article should have stated that Councillor Howard Barrett was the long… Content last updated: 28 July 2021
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Council statement on Cyfarthfa Castle
The Council is aware that there is a petition circulating online to ‘save Cyfarthfa Castle from destruction’. A report on the proposed redevelopment of Cyfarthfa Castle was presented to Full Council o… Content last updated: 11 February 2025
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What Are Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?
Every child is individual and they all develop and learn at different rates. Some children find learning easy, and some find it hard. With the right support all children develop at their own pace. Thi… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Local land charges - personal search
If you are a member of the public and wish to carry out your own search of the Local Land Charges register you must have conveyance knowledge about property searches, e.g. a Personal Search Agency. If… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Further update on Aberfan Community Centre
Earlier this month we updated you on the progress of our work with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to continue to occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre beyond 1st August… Content last updated: 31 July 2024
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Food hygiene rating scheme
The Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013 came into force on the 28 November 2013. The Act establishes a mandatory food hygiene rating scheme for Wales. When a food business has been issued with a Food… Content last updated: 24 August 2023
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Looking for business premises
Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Private Hire Operators Licence
Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 03 May 2022
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Private Hire Vehicle Licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee-paying passengers must be licensed. Private Hire vehicles cannot be hailed at the roadside or use a taxi rank. All priv… Content last updated: 16 January 2023